ERC-2025-ADG Advanced Grants

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    European Research Council (ERC)

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), KNUST presents the Advanced Grant funded by the European Research Council (ERC), designed to provide long-term support for established, leading principal investigators pursuing ground-breaking and ambitious research projects.

Key Highlights:

  • Funder: European Research Council (ERC)

  • Award Amount: Up to €2.5 million for 5 years, with additional funding of €1–2 million for start-up costs, major equipment, or large-scale experiments

  • Eligibility: Principal Investigators (PIs) with a track record of significant research achievements; no specific academic qualification required

  • Application Deadline: Annual calls (check EU Funding & Tenders Portal or Official Journal of the EU for current dates)

  • Eligible Applicants: Public or private research organisations (Host Institutions) in EU Member States or associated countries

  • Team Composition: Individual PI may employ researchers of any nationality; team members can be located outside Europe

  • Career Stage: Established Principal Investigators

  • Disciplines: All scientific fields; bottom-up approach with no predetermined priorities

Summary:

The ERC Advanced Grant enables exceptional researchers to:

  • Independently lead ambitious research projects with high scientific risk and potential impact

  • Access long-term, flexible funding to pursue innovative ideas in any field of research

  • Employ international team members and collaborate globally

  • Cover 100% of eligible direct costs plus 25% towards indirect costs

Application Process:

  1. Identify suitable ERC grant type, Host Institution, and team members

  2. Consult National Contact Point (NCP) for guidance

  3. Prepare research proposal with administrative forms and supplementary documents

  4. Submit proposal through EU submission service by the call’s closing date

  5. Undergo eligibility checks, external expert evaluation, and, if selected, ethics review

Advanced Grants are implemented as a pilot lump sum contribution for streamlined funding management.

For more information and call details: ERC Funding & Tenders Portal